NHL-Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

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Tonsillitis won't go away after 3 weeks

Tonsillitis won't go away after 3 weeks

I've had enlarged tonsils for 3 weeks. Had a course of Penicillin, but no luck so probably a viral infection. Is this common for NHL or just a normal infection? I'm seeing the GP again tomorrow for results of blood test.

After 3 months I still have what the doctor has now diagnosed as hypertrophied tonsils and adenoids. I've had all the scans (MRI, CT, PET), and a tonsil biopsy and it shows that the Mantle Cell Lymphoma is becoming active and I need chemo, so I start on wednesday:

Hi sorry to hear that they have decided that you need to start chemo, this sounds like the nordic regime you are following, which is the standard approach in this country. Remember we all react differently to chemo so take it a day at a time and if you are not sure about something speak to your specialist nurse or consultant, often it sounds scary because you are now dealing with the unknown but for many it is not too bad. Also keep a diary of how you feel so that you can keep your medical team briefed on how you are coping as there is lots they can do to help if you do suffer with side effects.

Good luck john

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